# Photorealist Wildlife Paintings Lucas Grant Displays Untamed Animals Using Charcoal, Ink and Oil By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucas-grant References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/04/08/stunning-african-wildlife-in-ink-charcoal-oil/) & [lucasgrant.co.za](http://lucasgrant.co.za/) Born and raised in Africa, Lucas Grant expresses his devotion and emotional connection to his homeland by creating these incredibly gorgeous [paintings of wildlife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dobel-atelier-animales-endmicos), including animals such as zebras, elephants, oxes and antelopes. He paints these works using ink, charcoal and oil, aiming to reflect the natural habitat that these animals reside in. An excerpt from [Visual News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-june) features a statement from Grant saying, “I strive to create an emotion around the artwork, not just a photographic reproduction. I will always be an [African](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-identity), and I will always keep this wild continent close to my heart, and close to my work.” His illustrations are extremely realistic and are modeled off of photographs that he has personally taken, which adds versatility to his portfolio. These paintings are visually serene, raw and alluring, beautifully showcasing these majestic animals in their natural habitat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wildlife Art Trend:** Artists are incorporating photorealism techniques to create emotionally charged, realistic wildlife paintings. - **African Wildlife Trend:** Artists are using their personal connections to Africa to inspire works featuring its unique and diverse wildlife. - **Photorealistic Painting Trend:** Increasingly, artists are turning to photorealistic techniques to create lifelike depictions of animals in their natural habitats. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art Industry:** Fine art businesses can utilize photorealistic techniques to appeal to collectors seeking emotional connections to wildlife. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can partner with wildlife artists to highlight the beauty and diversity of African wildlife. - **Eco-tourism Industry:** Eco-tourism companies can utilize realistic wildlife paintings to promote responsible travel and conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md)